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Brig.-Gen. SirRobertPigot, 6th Bt. was born on 3 May 1882.1 He was the son of SirGeorgePigot, 5th Bt. and Alice Louisa RaynsfordMackenzie.2 He married Norah Beatrice OakeleyHargreaves, daughter of CaptainCharles ReginaldHargreaves, on 21 August 1913.1 He died on 27 December 1977 at age 95.1 He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England.1 He gained the rank of Flying Officer in 1913 in the service of the Royal Flying Corps.1 He fought in the First World War, where he was mentioned in despatches.1 He gained the rank of Colonel in the service of the Rifle Brigade.1 He gained the rank of Brigadier-General in 1918.1 He was decorated with the award of the Companion, Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.).1 He was decorated with the award of the Military Cross (M.C.).1 He succeeded to the title of 6th Baronet Pigot, of Patshull, Staffordshire [G.B., 1764] on 25 May 1934.1 He fought in the Second World War.1 He gained the rank of Wing Commander in the service of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.1